Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Fort Collins, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eyestone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
412 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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